3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Work Activity Levels – Legal Job Family Work Activities Lawyer Judicial Law Clerks Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Paralegals and Legal Assistants Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Getting Information 5.92

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends. Lenon explains how mid-sized firms maintain a consistent workload per lawyer by adjusting the ratio of lawyers to non-lawyer timekeepers based on demand.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Traditional law firms rely on an 8-to-5 schedule. Now that we know we can work from everywhere, it should be easier, not harder, for firms to recruit and retain the best talent. While some law firms are busier than ever, I’ve talked with a few employers who are experimenting with changes in hours.

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Clio

MAY 2, 2024

They might not know what you’re dealing with in the workplace, but sometimes, hearing an outsider’s perspective is just what you need. Find a workplace that supports you There’s no point in working for a firm whose values don’t match your own. Create law firm processes Lawyers have 1,001 things on their plate at any time.

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CaseFox

MARCH 19, 2023

AI is getting proficient at assisting various legal services such as contract management, legal predictions, eDiscovery, and sooner or later courtroom hearings. Assisting the Legal Tech via AI Law firms are shifting towards enhanced automation services for smooth and optimal functioning of legal services.

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Ron Friedmann

JULY 22, 2020

While law firms have not changed that much – they still bill by the hour – but law departments and legal operations professional face corporate pressure for predictable spend. [RF Use the analysis in discussions and negotiations with law firms. Arun sees the same drivers at work.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Bush at the White House, a senior level appointee at the US Department of Justice, an Equity partner at two large global law firms, and in-house counsel at a major global consulting and business advisory firm. And in house counsel at a major global consulting and business advisory firm.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 29, 2021

If you or members of your team have IoT-connected devices at home like Amazon’s Alexa or a Nest security camera, you need to be wary of what work-related information those devices might see or hear during the day. Working remotely placed a strain on home networks as we tried to connect to law firm networks securely.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Billable hours are the basis of most legal fee calculations, and putting in enough billable hours is essential to the profitability of law firms—that’s why they generally seek to maximize the number of billable hours that associates and partners put in. Some firms have a billable rate for key support staff, such as paralegals.

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Technically Legal

AUGUST 3, 2023

It worked so well, the two decided to launch BetterLegal and while they have graduated to a more sophisticated backend, as we will hear, they are still building the company on a low/no-code philosophy using platforms like Bubble. After hearing Chad’s backstory, you would think he most certainly would end up pursuing a career in law.

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LawSites

AUGUST 23, 2021

AMBROGI: I would love to hear, to begin with, what it was that attracted you to this position — why you wanted to join the company. My dad had a small law firm. Then I went off to the University of Chicago law school. I saw my dad struggle in a really meaningful way with the business side of running a law firm.

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Legal Tech Monitor

AUGUST 7, 2023

In anticipation of that publication, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi recorded the interview you’re about to hear with Markovich and Gordon, in which they discussed their op-ed and their views more broadly on regulatory reform. Nota , the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Walter, a former attorney and founder of BriefPoint.ai , has leveraged his legal expertise and passion for technology to automate the manual processes that often bog down law firms. Nathan and Bridget’s collaboration epitomizes the intersection of law and technology. And that those were certainly very high points. Right there.

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LawSites

AUGUST 7, 2023

In anticipation of that publication, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi recorded the interview you’re about to hear with Markovich and Gordon, in which they discussed their op-ed and their views more broadly on regulatory reform. Nota , the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms.

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Martindale-Avvo

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Most small firms have a relatively simple operational structure , which may include: Senior partners Associate attorneys Paralegals Support staff Smaller firms often have fewer lower-level staff. That number is down significantly since 2020, as many small firms have implemented effective strategies.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 31, 2023

Work Activity Levels – Legal Job Family Work Activities Lawyer Judicial Law Clerks Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Paralegals and Legal Assistants Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Getting Information 5.92

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Colin S. Levy

MARCH 19, 2024

Joe Cohen is the Director of Innovation at Charles Russell Speechlys , an international law firm focusing on private capital. His structure of a department with LPMs, innovation, paralegals and process improvement working side-by-side I think is still really relevant today. This is one of my favourite topics.

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Legal Tech Monitor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rigorous security and confidentiality controls provide the trust needed to gain adoption at top law firms. Younger associates and paralegals tend to be most enthusiastic about the technology while firm leadership lags. So but I hear we have another Schwartz. So literally in 24 hours. I’m in West Texas.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 3, 2023

You can’t turn around without hearing about ChatGPT and Open.ai Do you envision law firms becoming less dependent on newer attorneys and legal assistants as ChatGPT and its successors mature? Much of the work handled by junior associates consists of factual and legal research to identify the facts and relevant law.

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LawNext podcast

AUGUST 7, 2023

In anticipation of that publication, LawNext host Bob Ambrogi recorded the interview you’re about to hear with Markovich and Gordon, in which they discussed their op-ed and their views more broadly on regulatory reform. Nota , the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms.

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Clio

APRIL 1, 2024

It falls upon court clerks to handle the timing and logistics of hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, ensuring that all court deadlines are adhered to. Similarly, law firms may also hire law clerks to assist with case preparation, legal research, and administrative tasks related to litigation.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 2, 2023

These principles are so popular right now that you can’t talk to anyone in a management role without hearing about how they just finished a Kaizen DMAIC cycle after using a Kanban to plan a GEMBA walk. At its core, lean law is about running a law firm like a business.

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Lawmatics

MAY 4, 2023

Major, Lindsey and Africa and Above the Law recently reported that a third of junior lawyers do not plan to stay with their law firms beyond five years. Moreover, many young lawyers don’t expect to spend their entire career in the same law firm, much less make partner. How Can Firms Attract and Retain Top Talent?

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Lenon delves into the insights derived from the company’s Legal Trends Report , emphasizing the data-driven analysis of law firm practices and trends. Lenon explains how mid-sized firms maintain a consistent workload per lawyer by adjusting the ratio of lawyers to non-lawyer timekeepers based on demand.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Given this, at yesterday’s AI Summit, I was heartened to hear many participants express ideas that seemed to recognize this idea that we need to harness AI in ways that can directly empower pro se individuals who face legal problems. Even as law firms adopt AI, they are finding implementation to be a challenge.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 23, 2023

Bush at the White House, a senior level appointee at the US Department of Justice, an Equity partner at two large global law firms, and in-house counsel at a major global consulting and business advisory firm. And in house counsel at a major global consulting and business advisory firm.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 4, 2023

During another conversation, I had the opportunity to share my professional experience working at a general practice law firm for many years. This can result in adverse outcomes such as mental health issues and substance abuse, leading to legal conflict.

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Bankruptcy law Bankruptcy law refers to the system of rules that govern the rights of debtors (people or companies facing financial insolvency) and creditors (those to whom money is owed). Tax law Tax attorneys handle the rules and regulations governing the tax process. Nick Slonosky, Supervising Lawyer at the L.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 12, 2023

Walter, a former attorney and founder of BriefPoint.ai , has leveraged his legal expertise and passion for technology to automate the manual processes that often bog down law firms. Nathan and Bridget’s collaboration epitomizes the intersection of law and technology. And that those were certainly very high points. Right there.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

LegalMation initially built an automation tool internally at a law firm before deciding to spin it off into a standalone legal tech company. Today, LegalMation serves large corporate legal departments, law firms, and insurance companies. Law firms still incentivized by billable hours may be warier of efficiency gains.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks.

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LawSites

MAY 31, 2022

It may be one of the least heralded yet most critical jobs in many law firms – that of the docketing professional – and it is one that calls for a unique combination of technical, data-management, organizational and communication skills. SCREECHFIELD: I tell people that we’re a cross between a paralegal and a librarian.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

Are you finding your attorneys or librarians or researchers or paralegals Marlene Gebauer 19:16 are still my question? And because this is also great to hear about cookouts of venues like this, I’ll throw in one place where there could be headaches coming, I’m not thinking surmountable ones. Greg Lambert 19:18 Oh, sorry. I love that.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

LegalMation initially built an automation tool internally at a law firm before deciding to spin it off into a standalone legal tech company. Today, LegalMation serves large corporate legal departments, law firms, and insurance companies. Law firms still incentivized by billable hours may be warier of efficiency gains.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 3, 2023

Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks.

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Legal Tech Monitor

APRIL 26, 2023

Are you finding your attorneys or librarians or researchers or paralegals Marlene Gebauer 19:16 are still my question? And because this is also great to hear about cookouts of venues like this, I’ll throw in one place where there could be headaches coming, I’m not thinking surmountable ones. Greg Lambert 19:18 Oh, sorry. I love that.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

This week we bring in Christian Lang , the CEO and founder of LEGA , a company that provides a secure platform for law firms and legal departments to safely implement and govern the use of large language models (LLMs) like Open AI’s GPT-4, Google’s Bard, and Anthropic’s Claude.

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